Hi, it’s me, Marla Jo, your columnist and deals maven. Check out my Cheapo Travel column in the Sunday Travel section. If you know a great deal, let me know at mfisher@scng.com. You can also find me at Deals Diva on Facebook and Twitter. And don’t forget to read my humor columns on Wednesdays in the Register.
CHEAP LIFT TICKET
You can ski for half price at both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain today at a Super Bowl promotion. Lift tickets cost only $51 ($20 for kids ager 5-12), and are good from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can buy in advance online or walk up. Then, football fans can watch the game on site at an all-ages Bear Mountain viewing party starting at 3 p.m. with food and drink specials at Method’s Sports Bar.
FREE PREVIEW
HBO, Cinemax and Showtime will all be offering free previews of their lineups over the Presidents Day weekend, from Feb. 17-20, on several systems, including DirecTV and Dish Network. Your provider may also offer this preview, check and see. This is a good chance to record shows to watch later. Learn more: FreePreview.TV
SPA SALE
Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona is offering a gift card deal – pay $85 for a $100 gift card, and free shipping if you buy three or more. This deal must be purchased by Feb. 12, and it’s only good at the Corona location. Note that the future of this place is uncertain, so I wouldn’t buy unless you know when you can go. Buy online at glenivy.com
2-FOR-1 PRETZELS
Auntie Anne’s is making heart-shaped pretzels for Valentine’s Day, and you can get two for the price of one on Feb. 14, if you download their Pretzel Perks smartphone app before 9 p.m. on Feb. 12.
DISCOUNT RACING
All right, gear heads, you can save $7 on tickets to the NHRA Circle K Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona by picking up discount vouchers at all 21 Philly’s Best locations. The event runs from Thursday through Feb. 12 and adult admission runs $45-$71. You can also enter on their Facebook page to try to win free tickets. Bring your earplugs. No purchase necessary, in-store only. To find your nearest Philly’s Best, visit eatphillysbest.com/locations.
SAVE ON TICKETS
You can get 20 percent off tickets now to this summer’s Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach if you purchase by Feb. 14, using the promo code VAL20. This deal excludes loge center seats, and all tickets on Aug. 26. To purchase, call 800-487-3378 or visit PageantTickets.com. This year’s theme from July 7-Aug. 31 is “The Grand Tour” of Europe.
FAIRE DEAL
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is running a Valentine discount if you buy now: $45 for a pair of tickets (regularly $29.95). This year’s event is April 8-May 21. Buy a ticket online now that’s good any regular operating day during the 2017 season, and print at home. The fair is at the Santa Fe Dam in lovely Irwindale. Adults $21, kids 3-12 $13. Sale ends Jan. 2. Learn more: renfair.com/socal
AMC FESTIVAL
Speaking of Oscar movie passes, AMC is offering either a two-day pass or a marathon showing to its Best Picture Showcase. Four nominated flicks will screen in select theaters only for Feb. 18 for $32.50, and five films on Feb. 25 for $37.50. (You can save $5 if you buy tickets for both days at the box office only.) If you have a lot of endurance or you’re just a masochist, you can go to the AMC 24-hour Best Picture marathon on Feb. 25 only in Orange for $65. Note that AMC Stubs Premiere members get $5 per day in bonus bucks, or $10 for the marathon. Learn more: amctheatres.com/offers
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